Patents by Inventor Catherine K. Kuo

Catherine K. Kuo has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • METHODS FOR IMPROVING MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF A TISSUE OR FOR REGENERATING AN INJURED OR DISEASED TISSUE
    Publication number: 20240009350
    Abstract: The present invention relates to enhancing mechanical properties of tissue such as collagenous or collagen-containing or elastin-containing tissue (e.g., tendons, ligaments, and cartilage) and treating related musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal conditions or injuries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: University of Rochester
    Inventor: Catherine K. Kuo
  • Methods for improving mechanical properties of a tissue or for regenerating an injured or diseased tissue
    Patent number: 11679178
    Abstract: The present invention relates to enhancing mechanical properties of tissue such as collagenous or collagen-containing or elastin-containing tissue (e.g., tendons, ligaments, and cartilage) and treating related musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal conditions or injuries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: University of Rochester
    Inventor: Catherine K. Kuo
  • ENHANCING TISSUE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
    Publication number: 20200268935
    Abstract: The present invention relates to enhancing mechanical properties of tissue such as collagenous or collagen-containing or elastin-containing tissue (e.g., tendons, ligaments, and cartilage) and treating related musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal conditions or injuries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicant: University of Rochester
    Inventor: Catherine K. Kuo
  • SCAFFOLDS FOR TISSUE ENGINEERING AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
    Publication number: 20110293685
    Abstract: The methods and compositions described herein relate to novel 3-dimensional porous scaffolds useful for tissue re-generation, enhancement, or tissue repair. Electrospinning or other methods are used to create mats comprised of fibers that can be seeded with cells and subsequently rolled into a desired shape/form to replace a desired tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: TRUSTEES OF TUFTS COLLEGE
    Inventors: Catherine K. Kuo, Nathan Zamarripa, Amelia H. Thomas
  • Bioreactor Chamber Apparatus, and Method and System for Fabricating and Mechanically Stimulating Natural and Engineered Tissues
    Publication number: 20080274545
    Abstract: A bioreactor chamber assembly including a bioreactor chamber and an outer chamber assembly is provided. In one design, the bioreactor chamber includes an upper grip assembly having a plurality of struts extending downward terminating in upper grips, each strut terminating in an upper grip, and a lower grip assembly containing one or more sample compartments and a lower grip. A sample can be formed in situ via injection into a sleeve contained within the sample compartment, where the sleeve encloses the upper and lower grips and enables a construct to form attached to these grips. In a second design, a split mold is received in the bioreactor chamber, the split mold having a cavity for receiving the upper and lower grips. Tissue explants and engineered constructs can be held within these grips. Medium level in the sample compartment is controlled, and different lengths of samples can be accommodated in the sample compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2006
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: Government of the US, as represented by the Secret
    Inventors: Catherine K. Kuo, Rocky S. Tuan, Mard A. Winslow